Sukhram Singh vs Krishi Utpadan Mandi Samiti And Anr.

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 to Mandi Samities under the Uttar Pradesh Krishi Utpadan Adhiniyam, 1964. The Court accepted a settlement proposal where the respondent-Mandi Samiti would pay Rs. 25,000 each to the appellants, thereby resolving the claims without delving into the legal complexities. The Court emphasized that the appellants retain the right to file applications under Section 33-C(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 for future claims, ensuring the matter remains open for further litigation if necessary.